Etymology
Origin of handpick
Example Sentences
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The Raiders were so putrid this season that they now own the No. 1 pick in April’s draft, giving the NFL’s most successful quarterback the chance to handpick a franchise quarterback of his own.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026
"This way, we do not have to handpick which groups should be emphasized. It's all automated based on which groups make up that middle slice of data."
From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024
Curry is considered one of the best shooters, a claim Johnson has never been able to make, so the Warriors superstar could just as easily handpick a bunch of categories where he clearly outshines Johnson.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2023
The valley above Hood River is honeycombed with farms that have also become destinations where one can handpick fruit, snack outside on picnic tables and bring the dog.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023
"No stowaways, little girl. I handpick my passengers."
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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